Montgomery council overrides veto, amends resolution to fund Jackson Hospital
While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.
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Reed vetoes Montgomery Council plan to save Jackson Hospital
Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.
Mayor Reed vetos insurance ordinance
The ordinance attempts to intervene in the management of the city’s supplemental health insurance program for retired Medicare-eligible employees.
December 18, 2023
Montgomery council overrides mayor, bans all flags and Christmas decorations
A "neutrality resolution" will prevent the city from supporting charitable causes, flying various non-governmental flags and displaying Christmas decorations.
Montgomery renames street for Civil Rights icon Fred Gray
Gray is perhaps the Civil Rights Movement's most successful and important attorney.
Alabama Center for Law and Liberty opposes Montgomery ordinance
The proposed ordinance would make sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes under the law.
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger dies
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger died Saturday because of complications with cancer.
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We would be so much better off with more Glen Pruitts in the political world. There are, right now, dozens of people laughing at that sentence. Because they know Pruitt. They know of his history on the Montgomery City Council, his gaffes and unrefined explanations. They know about his rendition of “Strokin’” on stage at … Continued
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Dear Fellow Montgomery Citizens, Respectfully, we must have an honest conversation, with ourselves, about the poor leadership coming from, our Mayor and City Council, concerning their unacceptable decision making, regarding the Occupational Taxes. As a former doctoral- level student in Public Administration; the following is some of my personal research, concerning the State Constitution, current … Continued
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Let’s talk about some great examples of poor leadership, unacceptable management, and illogical decision-making, coming from our Montgomery County School Board, Alabama State Department of Education, and the Montgomery City Council. Just a few days ago, the local School Board approved an unrealistic initiative, to increase the millage rates, concerning property taxes, to raise annual … Continued